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Hank Beard provides Illinois State with spark as Redbirds pull away from Division II Illinois-Springfield

Illinois State guard Hank Beard (14) bring the ball up against Illinois-Springfield during second-half action Friday at Redbird Arena in Normal. Beard gave the Redbirds a spark during the second half in a 76-57 victory.

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Illinois State guard D.J. Horne (0) drives the ball against Illinois-Springfield forward Jesus Castillo on Friday at Redbird Arena. Horne scored a season-high 13 points in ISU's 76-57 victory over the Prairie Stars.

NORMAL — Hank Beard has been waiting for his chance to get on the court for Illinois State's basketball team and made it pay off.